Friday, September 21
Stop by the SAC to pick up your tickets for this evening’s dance. $2 each. Doors open at 7:30.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death for Ontario children in disease-related illnesses. Only accidents will kill more children this year. Ice Cream Day is next Thursday! Cones are $2 and freezies are $1.00.
Okay listen up all you singers! And anyone who wants to sing! Bishop Glee Club is starting up again this year. Please come to our meeting today at lunch in Room 126, that’s Mrs. Plue’s room across from the music room. Bring your lunch and your ideas for a great song for us to sing!
To all of our grade 12 students, next week we have Loyalist and Durham College, Laurentian and Carleton University coming to visit. Make sure to sign up right away in Student Services.
Junior Girls Basketball – the team played host to Madawaska Valley last night. In this exhibition game, the girls played some strong defense and had some great scoring opportunities. The junior squad took the lead in the third quarter and while Madawaska Valley came to within two points to tie the game, the team persevered with some quick baskets in the final few minutes of the game to finish 24-18 over their opponents. This was a preview to Tuesday’s first league game, when MV travels back to Bishop for a re-match. All team members are asked to come to a short practice at 11:25 in the main gym today. There will also be a practice on Monday after school in the main gym.
Senior Girls Basketball – The Senior Girls defeated Madawaska Valley in a preseason tune up game yesterday by a final score of 25 – 17. Down four points at halftime, the Senior Girls responded with aggressive defense leading to several key turnovers. There will a practice on Monday after school. in the main gym.
A big thank-you to last night’s score keepers . . a job well done . . . stop by the SAC today at lunch for a copy of the basketball and volleyball schedules . . league games will be next Tuesday and Thursday after school in the main gym.
Any grade 8’s who missed yesterday’s SAC meeting, application forms are on the ledge in front of the SAC. Please submit to Ms. Cotnam, Mrs. Plazek or Mr. David before our next meeting on October 4th.
Grade 8 soccer practice for today is cancelled due to the weather warning. See you at practice on Monday.
Terry Fox Run – For millions of people worldwide, Terry Fox is the face of cancer research. His Marathon of Hope inspired a country and The Terry Fox Run, now in its fourth decade, continues to motivate people here in Canada and around the world. To date, over $750 million has been raised in Terry’s name. The Terry Fox Foundation continues to be a leading national investor in cancer research. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000 . . if we reach our goal, the top 4 fundraisers will have an opportunity to “pie” the administration and Sarah. So this weekend, get out and get some donations . . the deadline to return your pledge forms and money is next Thursday, September 27th . . the day of Bishop’s Terry Fox Run.
Retro Sock Hop Dance…. Wait?! What!?! That’s tonight? Oh man I need to grab my ticket! But your ticket at the student council room today at lunch, only $2. Then pull up your socks and rock the dance floor from 7:30 – 11:30. See you tonight
Yesterday the Bishop Smith Catholic High School golf team competed in the County championship. At the end of the day for the fourth year in a row a Bishop Smith boys team placed first. Congratulations to all the players on a great day. The team of Rem list, Parker Lessard, Matthew Berezuk and Phoenix Van Hoof will now play at EOSSAA next week in Arnprior.
Thursday, September 20
Homecoming week – tomorrow is the final day in our retro week. Dress in your 90s grunge.
Cross Country meeting today, at 11:05, in room 144. If you are unable to make it, please see Mr. Solar or Mr. Kenny sometime today. Practice tonight.
This is a very important reminder to all the students who received Medical Care plans in the mail. These packages are due back to the office by tomorrow morning.
New York, New York – don’t forget to sign up online before September 28 in order to join us on this exciting trip to the Big Apple!
There is a ticket to Portugal with your name on it! Interested in going to Portugal for the March Break? Are you in grade 10, 11 or 12? See Mrs. Crossman or Mr. David for details about the Fado evening incentive and possible discounts (of up to $200) before time runs out.
SAC – meeting today in room 167 for all members. Any grade 8’s who would like to join the SAC are encouraged to attend. Bring your lunch, we have a lot to discuss.
Scorekeepers for tonight’s basketball and volleyball games – we’ll do a review of the score sheets after today’s SAC meeting.
Terry Fox – at age 18, Terry was a student. At 19, he was a cancer patient. At 21, he was a hero. Every year we honour one of Canada’s greatest heroes with over 4,200 Ontario schools taking part in the Terry Fox School Run. Let’s all work together and make this year the best fundraising year ever! What is your fundraising goal? Did your period one class set a class fundraising goal? Who will you be running for on September 27? The easiest way to collect pledges is through our on-line donation platform. Set up your own fundraising page today.
Retro Sock Hop – don’t forget to pick up your $2 ticket for tomorrow retro dance. Visit the Student Council room today. We need a certain number of people in order to make our dance happen. Don’t delay. Let’s cram the dance floor!
For community volunteer hour opportunities make sure to check out the volunteer board in Student Services.
Concert Band – a reminder that we rehearse today, at 11:00, in the music room.
Wednesday, September 19
Ancora meeting at lunch, today, in room 254. New members are encouraged to attend!
A big thank you to all staff and students for supporting our first DRE bake sale. $300 was raised to help bring food and medical supplies to those in need.
Score keepers – a reminder of the exhibition games tomorrow, after school, starting at 3:00 p.m. Girls basketball in the main gym and boys volleyball in the east gym.
Do you need volunteer hours? On Saturday, October 13, the Pathfinder Program is hosting a trail clean up at Nadine’s Bush in Pembroke. Come to Student Services for more information.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 65 children will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the National Capital Region? Come out and support Ancora’s Ice Cream Day next Thursday to help us send a child to camp. Ice Cream is $2 per cone. Freezies will also be on sale for $1.00.
Terry Fox Run – did you know that you can set up your very own online donation page for the Terry Fox School Run? It’s so easy. Through your own personal fundraising page, you can set up your fundraising goal, email your donation page out to friends and family, and keep track of all donations made on your behalf with ease. Go to terryfox.org and the student section to set up yours today. Don’t forget that the top four fundraisers will get to “pie” admin and Sarah, but only if we reach our goal of $3,000.
Girls Basketball reminder to all team members to stop by the Board lab today, at 11:05, to pick up your uniforms. Practice today, after school, for both junior and senior teams in the main gym – in preparation for our exhibition games tomorrow.
Would the following students stop by the SAC at lunch today to pick-up their phys. ed uniforms: Bryson Ballman, Noah Fowler, Alyssa Larochelle, Evan Sullivan and Thomas Wedesweiler.
Retro Sock Hop dance this Friday! Join us on the dance floor, from 7:30-11:30, in your socks. Tickets are only $2. Purchase them at the Student Council room at lunch.
New York, New York – there will be a brief meeting in room 167b today, at lunch, for all students interested in joining us in the super exciting trip the Big Apple.
There will be a mandatory Senior Boys Volleyball meeting today, at lunch, in Mr. Plazek’s room. The meeting will begin in room 215 at 11:00 sharp.
SAC meeting on Thursday, at 11:05, in room 167. Any grade 8’s who would like to join the SAC are invited to attend this meeting!
Homecoming Week continues with “80s day” tomorrow. Big hair and big colours!
Tuesday, September 18
All Dual Credit students are asked to meet for a brief meeting with Mrs. Keon-Leahey, at 11:05, in the Project Room.
Delicious hot dogs coming your way! There will be a BBQ in the front courtyard, today, at lunch. Hot dogs and drinks are $1 each.
A grade 12 student is looking for a tutor in College level math. If interested, please see Mr.Gleason. These hours will count towards your Community Service Hours.
The OSPCA is looking for volunteers for their annual Friends for Life Walk this Saturday at the Pembroke Marina. Please see Mrs. McEwen in Student Services for more information.
There is a meeting of the ABC, today, in the Breakfast room. We are looking for new students who are interested in joining this leadership team to attend. The meeting will start at 11:05.
Do you like helping people in your community? Do you have a talent or love of baking? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Ancora’s first social justice meeting will be held tomorrow, at lunch, in room 254. Everyone is invited!
Junior Girls Basketball practice today, after school, in the main gym. Don’t forget your signed permission forms. Also, a reminder to all score keepers of the exhibition games, after school, on Thursday. Basketball will be in the main gym and volleyball will be in the east gym.
Crusaders are encouraged to purchase BSCHS socks for the upcoming sports season. Crew socks are available at the SAC for basketball and volleyball and soccer socks are available for all grade 8 soccer players.
This is the 38th year of the Terry Fox Run. To honor the legacy of Terry Fox, let’s go all out with our fundraising this year. Bishop Smith has been doing the Terry Fox Run for 14 years.
In total, we have raised over $100,000. This year’s goal is $3,000. Keep an eye on the barometer poster beside the SAC as we track our progress to the top. As a special challenge this year, if we reach $3,000, Mr. Young will get a pie in the face by the top fundraising student. Mr. Young has also volunteered Mr. Lemke, Mrs. Douglas and Sarah to join in the fun. So, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place fundraisers will also included.
There will be an SAC meeting on Thursday at 11:05 in room 167. All members are asked to attend. If there are any grade 8 students who are interested in joining the SAC this year, please come to the meeting and see what the SAC is all about. Application forms will be available at the meeting.
Homecoming week continues tomorrow with “Disco Day”. Tickets are now available for this Friday’s “Retro Sock Hop” dance. Tickets are only $2! Sign up at the Student Council room all week at lunch. And, slide across the dance floor rocking your funky socks!
For all rugby girls who have ordered socks and shorts, your order is in. See Mr. Watson to pick up your order. Shorts and socks will only be given to those that have already paid.
New York, New York – there will be a meeting tomorrow, at lunch, in room 167b for all students interested in joining us on this amazing trip.
There will be a Dominican Republic Experience team meeting today at lunch in the Library Conference Room. All members must attend.
Attention Concert Band members – our first rehearsal is today in the Music Room. Please meet at 11:00.
Monday, September 17
Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball practice today and Wednesday in the main gym after school.
Senior Girls Basketball second tryout today after school, at 2:45, in the East Gym. Please make sure to bring your permission forms.
A grade 12 student is looking for a tutor in College level math. If interested, please see Mr.Gleason. These hours will count towards your Community Service Hours.
There is a ticket to Portugal with your name on it! Interested in going to Portugal for the March Break? Are you in grade 10, 11 or 12? See Mrs. Crossman or Mr. David for more information.
Do you like helping people in your community? Do you have a talent or love of baking? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Ancora’s first social justice meeting will be held in room 254 on Wednesday, at lunch. Everyone is invited!
Junior Girls Basketball practice this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, after school, in prep. for our exhibition game on Thursday, at Bishop, at 3:00 p.m. Also, a reminder to all score keepers of the exhibition games, after school, on Thursday. Basketball will be in the main gym and volleyball will be in the east gym.
Crusaders are encouraged to purchase BSCHS socks for the upcoming sports season. Crew socks are available at the SAC for basketball and volleyball and soccer socks are available for all grade 8 soccer players.
Terry Fox – Pledge forms are being distributed in class today. Bishop’s 14th annual Terry Fox Run is scheduled for next Thursday, September 27. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000 to help find a cure for cancer. If we reach our goal, the top fundraisers will be able to “pie” a staff member. Stay tuned for who that will be. If any period one teachers are missing some pledge forms, please send a student down to the SAC. Students on Period One spare may pick up a pledge form at the SAC.
A reminder to the boys trying out for our golf team of your final tryout tonight at the Pembroke Shores Golf and Country Club. Please get there as soon as possible after school. If you need a ride to the course, please see Mr Ferguson.
Welcome to retro homecoming week! Tomorrow we begin the week with “60’s Hippie Day”. Consider bell bottoms, tie dye, and peace. The day will include a hot dog BBG in the front courtyard. Hot dogs are $1. The week will end with our “Retro Sock Hop” dance! Dance tickets are $2. They are available in the Student Council room, everyday, at lunch.
New York, New York – there are still spots available for this year’s exciting trip to New York City. Come to a meeting on Wednesday, at lunch, in room 167b for more information.
A reminder to all Concert Band members that our rehearsals begin tomorrow, Tuesday, at the start of lunch. See you in the music room at 11:00 a.m.
Cross Country running practice Monday to Thursday this week. Forms and fees are due.
Friday, September 14
Professional Activity Day
Thursday, September 13
Senior Girls Basketball reminder that there will be a tryout today, after school, at 2:45 in the east gym.
Junior Girls Basketball final try-out for this year’s team will take place today, after school, in the main gym. Don’t forget your signed permission forms.
We were delighted to host our annual September get-together at Bonnechere Park, yesterday. We had a superb day on the beach complemented by amazing weather. A big thank you to everyone for respecting the Bonnechere Park environment.
There will be an important college and university presentation for our grade 12 students this afternoon during periods 3 and 4. Afternoon announcements will call you down to the Robert Tate Library. All college and university bound students must attend.
A reminder to Kian and Kirstyn Olsheski and Bryson Ballman that you are preparing the Terry Fox envelopes and pledge forms today, at lunch. Please report to the board lab, beside the SAC, after Mass this morning.
If you have not registered for the upcoming tennis tournament, please see Mr. McQuade or Mr. Beaupre. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, in room 146 during lunch. Practice will be at the Rotary Tennis courts between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
New York, New York – if you are interested in joining us on an amazing trip to New York City this year, please come to a meeting in room 167b next Tuesday for more information and forms. Students who have already signed up are also encouraged to attend.
Thank you to all DR students who baked for Bonnechere Day yesterday. Please know that many of you forgot to pick up your container. Please see Mrs. Crossman, today, in room 254.
Would all Ancora Leadership students please meet in Mrs. Watson’s office, right after mass today, to begin our assembly video!
The Junior Boys Volleyball team list is posted outside of the main gym. Our next practice is Monday after school.
A reminder to Mr. David’s P1 Fitness class that you are meeting in room 123 this morning.
Coaches – a reminder of our meeting today, at 11:00, in the Hila Room.
Wednesday, September 12
Bonnechere day!
Please report to your Period One class promptly at 8:20 a.m. for attendance and instructions for departure.
Tuesday, September 11
Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball tryout in the main gym after school today.
There will be a DR bake sale at Bonnechere Day on Wednesday! Freezies will be on sale for $1.00. Bring your sweet tooth.
Junior Girls Basketball try-out for this year’s team will take place on Thursday, after school, in the main gym. Don’t forget your signed permission forms.
Senior Girls Basketball tryout have been cancelled for today. The first tryout practice for the senior girls basketball team is now scheduled for Thursday, September 13.
Robert Tate Library – looking for a great read to start out the new school year? Check out the newest titles placed on the shelves in our library. Ms. J. is looking forward to seeing you!
Pizza lunch, today, for all high school students in grades 9 to 12 that are new to Bishop this year! This meeting will be in the Hila Room in the tech wing hallway (room 160). It will be about 15-20 minutes in length.
Tennis meeting and registration starts today, at lunch, in room 146. Practice will be at the Rotary Tennis courts, between 3:00-5:00, every Tuesday and Thursday, for the next 3 weeks. See Mr. McQuade or Mr. Beaupre for more information.
Bonnechere day! This much anticipated outdoor celebration is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 12. Please wear layered clothing. Bring a hat and sunscreen. And, bring some snacks and a beverage to keep you hydrated throughout the day. The SAC will be open for business on the beach. Thus, if you bring your toonies and loonies, you can also purchase Gatorade, chips, popcorn, Skittles, chocolate bars and a variety of candy.
Hotdogs and pop will be on sale for $1 each at the beach! Watch for a variety of games throughout the day: tug of war, limbo and a sand castle competition. Also, don’t forget to hit the dance floor to show of your moves!
The SAC will have volleyballs, basketballs, footballs and frisbees to sign-out on Bonnechere Day. See you on the beach! Don’t forget to wear your grade colours. You are more than welcome to paint yourself with grade colours. But, please don’t bring the paint with you to the beach.
Mr. David’s P2 fitness class members are reminded to meet, today, in room 148.
Monday, September 10
Senior Girls Basketball tryouts start tomorrow after school, at 2:45, in the main gym.
There will be a DR bake sale at Bonnechere Day on Wednesday! Please bring your sweet tooth.
Junior Girls Basketball final try-out for this year’s team will take place on Thursday, after school, in the main gym. Don’t forget your signed permission forms.
Leadership camp forms and fees were due on Friday. See Ms. Cotnam as soon as possible with your forms and fees. A reminder that you can store your camping gear in the SAC tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. Then. head to the drama room for attendance.
The SAC will be open for business on the beach at Bonnechere Day. Bring your toonies and loonies to purchase a Gatorade, chips, popcorn, Skittles, chocolate bars and a variety of candy. See you on the beach! Also, don’t forget to wear your grade colours!
A reminder to all the boys trying out for this year‘s golf team of the first tryout tonight at the Pembroke Shores Golf and Country Club. First tee off time is at 3:30. Please listen to the announcements this afternoon in case we have to cancel due to the weather. The next tryout will be on Wednesday. If we have to cancel tonight, our second try out will be next Monday.
Only six more months until will leave for Portugal! If there are any new or returning students to Bishop in grades 10-12 interested in traveling to Portugal on the March Break, please see Mrs. Crossman for details. Registration deadline is November 28. There is also a travel bulletin board outside of the staff room with itinerary info.
There will be a brief meeting and pizza lunch tomorrow, in the Hila Room (room 160), for all students in grades 9-12 who are new to Bishop Smith this year. See you there.
A reminder to all SAC candy bag makers to meet in the board lab today, at lunch, to make some candy bags for Bonnechere Day.
Cross Country running practice tonight at 2:35. Please meet at the trophy case. Bring your forms.
Junior Boys Volleyball tryouts today and tomorrow after school in the main gym.
Friday, September 7
Leadership camp forms and fees are due today, at lunch, to Ms. Cotnam in the SAC.
There will be a DR bake sale at Bonnechere Day, next Wednesday! Bring your sweet tooth.
There will be a DR meeting in room 254, Mrs. Crossman’s room, at the beginning of lunch today. Past and new members are encourage to attend!
The 2018 tennis regional tournament is less than four weeks away. Mr. Beaupre and Mr. McQuade are looking for both junior and senior tennis players. Our first meeting will be next Tuesday, at lunch, in room 146. Attend this meeting to learn more!
Only six more months until will leave for Portugal! If there are any new or returning students to Bishop in grades 10-12 interested in traveling to Portugal on the March Break, please see Mrs. Crossman for details. Registration deadline is November 28. There is also a travel bulletin board outside of the staff room with itinerary info.
Junior Girls Basketball – the final try-out for this year’s team will take place next Thursday, after school, in the main gym. Please don’t forget your signed permission forms.
Score keepers – students interested in score keeping for the boys volleyball and girls basketball season are asked to see Ms. Cotnam in the SAC at lunch. You would need to be available on Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:30-7:00. This is a great way to earn your community service hours. It’s also a great way to cheer on our Bishop teams!
Student Council Grade Representatives – forms are now available outside the Student Council room for this year’s Student Council grade reps. Get involved and help plan the school year!
The SAC will be open for business, on the beach, at Bonnechere Day. Bring your toonies and loonies to purchase Gatorade, chips, popcorn, Skittles, chocolate bars or candy.
New York, New York in two months! There are still spots available for this year’s exciting trip to New York City in November. See Ms. Laabs or Mrs. Plazek for details!
Junior Boys Volleyball tryouts are on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Thursday, September 6
Junior Girls Basketball – try-outs will continue today after school, from 2:45-4:15, in the East gym. See you there!
Senior Girls Basketball – a reminder that there will be a sign-up meeting today for any girls in grades 11 or 12 who are interested in trying for our senior girls basketball team. Please meet up at 11:00 a.m. in Mr. Yutronkie’s room, room 259.
Cross Country Running practice tonight. Please meet at the trophy case, at 3:35, dressed to run. If you missed yesterday’s meeting, please see Mr. Solar or Mr. Kenny sometime today.
Leadership team members – a reminder that your leadership camp permission forms and fees are due by Friday, Septmber 7. Please submit your forms and fees to Ms. Cotnam.
The first SAC meeting of the school year will be today at 11:05, in room 167, in the tech wing. This meeting will be brief.
Wednesday, September 5
Junior Boys Volleyball tryouts – any boys in grades 9 or 10, born in 2003 or 2004, who are interested in playing volleyball this year are asked to sign-up at the Student Athletic Council room lunch. Tryouts for this year’s team will begin this Thursday, September 6, after school, from 2:45-4:00 in the main gym.
Junior Girls Basketball – try-outs for this year’s team will be on Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:45-4:15. Wednesday’s try-out will be in the main gym and Thursday’s try-out will be in the East Gym. If you need to order late busing, please see Mrs. Leroux during lunch, in the main office, with your toonie.
Senior Girls Basketball – any girls in grades 11 or 12 who are interested in playing basketball this year are asked to come to a brief sign-up meeting tomorrow Thursday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m., in Mr. Yutronkie’s classroom, room 259. Try-outs will begin next week.
Leadership Team Members – a reminder to pick-up your leadership camp permission forms at the SAC lunch. Forms and fees are due on Friday to Ms. Cotnam. We will have a brief meeting, today, at 11:05, in room 167, in the tech wing, for all leadership students (and staff) attending leadership camp.
Portugal – only six more months until we leave for Europe! If there are any new or returning students to Bishop in grades 10-12 interested in traveling to Portugal this March Break, please see Mrs. Crossman for details. Registration deadline is November 28. There is also a travel bulletin board outside of the staff room for itinerary info.
There will be a Senior Boys Volleyball meeting tomorrow, at the beginning of lunch, in Mr. Plazek’s room upstairs in the grade 8 hallway for all those who are interested in trying out for this year’s Senior Boys Volleyball team. First tryout will be tomorrow, in the main, gym after school.
Cross Country Running – there will be a short meeting in room 144 at 11:05, today, for all returning and new runners. Special invitation to our grade 8 runners, if you ran last year at your previous school, we need you to run for Bishop.
Physical education uniforms are on sale at the SAC during lunch. Stop by to purchase your uniform today. $20.00 for a dry-fit shirt and $20.00 for Bishop shorts.
Bishop socks are on sale at the SAC for the upcoming fall sports: grade 8 soccer, boys volleyball and girls basketball. Crew socks are $20 and soccer socks are $22.
Our first SAC meeting of the school year will be this Thursday, September 6, at 11:05, in room 167, in the tech wing. It will be a brief meeting.
There will be no Ancora meeting today. Stay tuned for our first meeting date!
Tuesday, September 4
Any students who are currently driving to school, please see Ms. Cybulski today at lunch, in the office, to sign up for a parking pass.
Leadership Team Members – a reminder to pick-up your leadership camp permission forms at the SAC today at lunch. Forms and fees are due on Friday to Ms. Cotnam.
Physical education uniforms are on sale at the SAC during lunch. Stop by to purchase your uniform today. $20.00 for a dry-fit shirt and $20.00 for Bishop shorts.
Bishop socks are on sale at the SAC for the upcoming fall sports: grade 8 soccer, boys volleyball and girls basketball. Crew socks are $20 and soccer socks are $22.
Junior Girls Basketball – any girls in grades 9 or 10 born in 2003 or 2004 who are interested in playing basketball this year are asked to come to a brief sign-up meeting today, at 11:00 a.m., in room 148. Room 148 is the health room – the last door on the left in the footbridge hallway. Try-outs for this year’s team will be on Wednesday and Thursday after school from 2:45-4:15.
Cross Country Running – there will be a short meeting in room 144 at 11:05, tomorrow, for all returning and new runners. Special invitation to our grade 8 runners, if you ran last year at your previous school, we need you to run for Bishop.
Any grade 9 to 12 girls interested in playing girls rugby this year are asked to come to tryouts after school, tomorrow and Thursday, on the main field. New players are encouraged to come out!
The first SAC meeting of the school year will be this Thursday, September 6, at 11:05, in room 167. It will be a brief meeting.
Students who took CHV2O/GLC2O and HRT3M in summer school are asked to pick up their report cards in Student Services.
Any students who want to play on this years golf team are to meet Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m., in room 145.
There will be a short meeting of the ABC today, at 11:05 a.m., in room 102.